Great Taste Magazine

Mimi’s Cafe
18461 Brookhurst St.,
California-92708
(714) 964-2533
mimiscafe.com

CuisineType : Casual, French

(Posted Feb. 2012) Available through April 8, Mimi’s full-course meal serves six to eight guests – all for $84.99*. The feast features a flavorful tender Sliced Pit Roasted Ham with homemade Honey Dijon Glaze and all the trimmings: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fresh Steamed Vegetables, a Garden or Caesar Salad, and Sourdough Dinner Rolls. A refreshing Lemon Spring Cake with Mixed Berries Sauce tops off the feast. Simply heat, serve and enjoy your holiday celebration. More family favorite side dishes and desserts are available a la carte. A quart of Mimi’s famous soup to go is a perfect accompaniment and a great value for only $5**. And don’t forget sweet treats like Banana or Carrot Raisin Loaf or Mimi’s Classic Muffins.

Royal Khyber
1621 W. Sunflower Ave,
CA-92704
(714) 436-9188
www.royalkhyber.com

CuisineType : Indian

Royal Khyber’s 30th Anniversary!

Come celebrate with Royal Khyber for the entire month of March.

Enjoy a Prix Fixe meal for $30.

Menu includes:

Starters:

Spicy Tandoori kebabs for two

or

Daal (lentil) Soup

or

gourmet greens with tamarind-ginger-honey dressing

or

a vegetarian assortment of samosa

or

aloo tikki and onion bhajia.

Entrees:

(selections, all served with basmati rice pilaf, vegetables and tandoori or garlic nan)

Khyber Nectar

or

Salmon Malabar

or

Chicken Tikka Masala

or

Paneer Tikka Masala

or

Vegetarian Thali

Dessert:

Assortment

*Dinner includes Wine

Sapphire Laguna
1200 South Coast Hwy,
CA-92651
(949) 715-9888
www.sapphirelaguna.com

CuisineType : Other

(Posted Feb. 2012) It was five years ago when Chef Azmin Ghahreman opened his doors to Sapphire Laguna restaurant and the adjacent gourmet specialty shop, Sapphire Pantry, to share foods inspired by cuisines from around the world. In celebration of Sapphire’s 5th anniversary, Chef Azmin and his culinary family are offering a variety of specials during the month of February to say “thank you” for five amazing years.

Sunset Hour (available anywhere in the restaurant and patio):

Every day from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the month of February the chefs at Sapphire Laguna will tease your palate with delicious “little bites” on the house! To toast their loyal guests, Sapphire is also offering 5 drinks for $5 each during Sunset Hour.
Featured drinks:

- Sparkling – Prosecco
- White wine – Verdejo
- Red wine – Malbec
- Hinano Lager- Ketel One cocktails (on the rocks)

Breakfast Special at Sapphire Pantry:
During the month of February from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily, Sapphire Pantry is serving one of their fantastic Breakfast Tacos and a cup of freshly brewed organic coffee for only $5. Get it while it’s hot and soak up the morning sun at one of their patio tables. Stop by the Pantry or call in your order at 949-715-9889.

Ocean & Vine and Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel is pleased to celebrate Cirque du Soleil's return to the beach with a delightful pre (or post) dinner experience.

From January 20 to March 25, the oceanfront restaurant will offer a special Cirque du Soleil prix-fixe menu featuring a starter, main course, and a glass of wine for just $34. Menu choices include Santa Monica Seafood Chili, Steelhead Salmon with Tarragon Fennel Lobster Risotto, Chicken Bordeaux and more. In addition, complimentary valet parking is included for the duration of the show (OVO tickets must be presented for validation).

Situated on the edge of the Pacific, Ocean & Vine is located just one block away from the Cirque du Soleil performance, which will take place under the trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (big top) by the Santa Monica Pier. Before or after the show, guests can dine fireside or out on Ocean & Vine's beautiful, spacious patio while enjoying a glass of wine and breathtaking ocean views.

For reservations, call 310-576-3180 or visit http://www.oceanandvine.com

Three Seventy Common Kitchen + Drink
370 Glenneyre,
CA-92651
949-494-8686
www.370common.com

CuisineType : American, Homestyle

(Jan. 2012) Every Wednesday, the Chef offers a 3 course tasting menu paired with wines for only $30 per person. The seasonal menu and specialty pairing changes weekly.

Expires March 28 – call for updates – 949-494-8686

(Jan. 2012) Winter Prix Fixe Menu.

We asked all our chefs for their culinary interpretation of the season, and they created a 3-course menu that words simply cannot describe.

Available Winter of 2012 – $36.95 per person.

Appetizer (choice of one)

Duck Confit & Roasted Mushroom Flat Bread
Arugula, Parmesan Cheese, Balsamic Nitsume

Grilled Pear Salad
Radicchio, Belgium Endive, Spicy Walnuts, Bleu Cheese, Ginger Orange Sage Vinaigrette

Korean Soup
Braised Short Rib, Daikon, Carrot, Potato, Cilantro, Chili, Aromatic Beef Stock

Entree (choice of one)

Shiso Soup
Bacon Wilted Spinach, Caramelized Onion Polenta, Roasted Red Pepper Dashi

Boursin Stuffed Chicken
Potato Pave, Chinese Long Bean & Shiitakes, Orange Cranberry Compote, Pinot Noir Reduction

Grilled 14 oz. Bone in Pork Chop
Mustard Seed and Scallion Spaetzle, Fennel Sauerkraut, Whole Grain Mustard Demi

Dessert (choice of one)

Pear Tart
Puff Pastry, Goat Cream Cheese, Streusel Powder & Salt Caramel

Roy's Melting Hot Chocolate Souffle
Raspberry Coulis, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Prices exclude tax and gratuity.

(Jan. 2012) One part Roy's. One part fun. Shake well. It's Aloha Hour!

$5 Appetizers and Drinks

Featured Appetizers:
Crunchy Golden Lobster Potstickers Spicy Togarashi Miso Butter Sauce
Lobster California Roll Avocado, Cucumber & Tobiko
Tempura Crusted Spicy Ahi Roll Miso Butter Sauce
Salt & Pepper Crisped Calamari Unique Hawaiian Fusion Sauce Prepared by Your Local Chef
Szechuan Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers Kim Chee Cucumber & Sprout Salad
Wagyu Beef Sliders Caramelized Onions, Chipotle Aioli & Garlic Sweet Potato Fries

Hand Selected Wines & Beers
Rutherford Ranch "Roy's" Chardonnay, California
Rutherford Ranch "Roy's" Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Oxford Landing "GSM" Grenache/ Shiraz/ Mourvedre, McLauren Vale, Austraila
TerraNoble Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile
Kila Cava Sparkling Brut, Penedes, Spain
Kona "Fire Rock" Pale Ale $3

Entire Specialty Cocktail Menu

Well Cocktails

Hours and offering subject to change by location. Check your local Roy's for details.

(Jan. 2012) The "Best Of" Pascal's

3 Course, $50pp
4 Course, $60pp
Or A la Carte

January 13 – February 13, 2012

Tradition by Pascal
1000 Bristol Street North,
CA-92600
949-263-9400
www.PascalNewportBeach.com

(Dec. 2011) Weekly happenings at Three Seventy Common in Laguna Beach:

TUESDAY NIGHTS: Brown bag night with dinner order. Enjoy a mystery brown bagged bottle of red or white wine for $15.

WINO WEDNESDAY: A three course menu + wine pairing put together by Chef Mitch each week, $30 per person.

SUNDAY NIGHT SOCIAL: Old fashion supper classics to be shared. Chef Ryan's menu selected weekly.

CUCINA Enoteca, a California-inspired Italian kitchen and wine shop, evokes a modern kitchen coupled with the history and comfort of an old rustic country farmhouse. The menu features Italian classics made with the freshest local produce, and organic and sustainable ingredients.

MEATBALL MONDAY (1/2 price meatballs + meatball pizza)

TAKE-OUT TUESDAY (20% discount off a pizza + insalate + bottle of vino)

WILD WEDNESDAY (burger + moretti beer 14)

THRIFTY THURSDAY (1/2 price off all pizza + 10% off all retail wine)

FORMAGGI & SALUMI FRIDAY (3 for 8/ 4 for 11/ 5 for 14)

SOCIAL SATURDAY ($5 infusion per person + 1 Social Saturday per table)

SINFUL SUNDAY (NO corkage on all bottles from our wine shop over 20/ all night)

Cucino Enoteca
71 Fortune Drive,
CA-92618
(949) 861-2222
www.shopirvinespectrumcenter.com/Search/CUCINA_Enoteca.aspx

CuisineType : Italian

Canyon: Neighborhood Restaurant
5775 E Santa Ana Canyon,
Ca-92807
(714) 283-1062
www.canyonrestaurantoc.com

CuisineType : American

4-Course DINNER Tasting Menu

(Monday – Sunday, November 21 – November 27, 2011)

AMUSE

Roast Schaner Farm's Butternut Squash Soup

crème fraiche, chives

FIRST COURSE

Shrimp Quesadilla

tomato, carmelized onions, garlic, basil, mozzarella and fontina cheese, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, crème fraiche, guacamole

SECOND COURSE

Panko and Dijon Crusted Mahi Mahi

carmelized cauliflower, grilled corn, cipollini onions, new potatatoes, roast tomato vinaigrette

- or -

Grilled Carribean Spiced Chicken

pineapple salsa, peanut sauce, orange coconut rice, roast carrots, shiitake mushrooms, cipollini onions, swiss chard

DESSERT

Pecan Piemaple ice cream, maple glaze

$35.00

Canyon: Neighborhood Restaurant
5775 E Santa Ana Canyon,
Ca-92807
(714) 283-1062
www.canyonrestaurantoc.com

CuisineType : American

3-Course Lunch Tasting Menu

(Monday – Saturday, November 21 – November 26, 2011)

FIRST COURSE

Roast Schaner Farm's Butternut Squash Soup

crème fraiche, chives

SECOND COURSE

Grilled Portabello Mushroom Sandwich

roast red peppers, smoked mozzarella cheese, basil mayonnaise, toasted country bread, housemade chips

- or -

Shrimp Quesadilla

tomato, carmelized onions, garlic, basil, mozzarella and fontina cheeses, flour tortilla, guacamole, pico de gallo, crème fraiche

DESSERT

Pecan Piemaple ice cream, maple glaze

$15.00

Happy Hour Bar Menu

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3-6 pm

Saturday – Sunday 11:30am – 6pm

$ Regular Prices($ Happy Hour Prices)

• Tempura Battered Green Beans $8 ($3) spicy mustard sauce
• Ahi Spring Rolls $7 ($3) asian slaw, sweet & spicy thai dipping sauce
• Hot Dog $3 coleslaw, kraut, red onion relish, brown mustard, house chips
• Barbeque Pork Crepe $8 ($4) pulled barbeque pork, corn crepe, asiago cheese, coleslaw, sweet & tangy barbeque sauce
• Antipasto Plate $9 ($5) prosciutto, salami, cheese, olives, tomato jam, sweet basil pesto crostini
• Asian Beef Ribs $10 ($6) asian slaw, sweet & spicy thai dipping sauce
• Housemade Cajun Fries $5 ($2.5 bayou blast, smoked ketchup
• Sweet Potato French Fries $5 ($2.5) papaya mustard
• Spicy Canyon Chicken Wings $8 ($5) celery sticks, blue cheese dressing
• Today’s Pizza $12 ($7) please ask your bartender

Drink Specials

• $5 wines by the glass
• $5 well drinks
• $3 draft beer

Canyon Neighborhood Restaurant and Bar

Canyon Plaza Shopping Center

5775 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd

Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

Reservations: (714) 283-1062

French 75 Bistro
1464 S. Pacific Coast Highway,
CA-92651
(949) 494-8444
www.french75.net

CuisineType : French Brasserie

The wonderful 5 course menu is beautifully complimented by the Beaujolais Wine Selections

Prix Fixe Dinner:

Passed Hors D'Oeuvres

Pate En Crote

Black Cod Roti

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast

Le Trio De Desserts

Cost: $60 per person

The Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau will host its second annual culinary event, ‘Laguna Beach a la Carte – A Food & Wine Experience,’ Thursday–Sunday, March 8-11, 2012. Guests will experience world-class cuisine, prix-fixe menus, chefs tables, educational seminars, cooking demonstrations, food & wine pairings and special offers by local restaurateurs … taking place at various locations over four special days.

"Laguna Beach has recently welcomed several new restaurants to town, which will add to our already impressive culinary offerings,” said Judith Bijlani,President & CEO of the Laguna Beach Visitors & Conference Bureau.This event is a culmination of food and wine experiences throughout town, and is anchored by the signature event on Saturday, March 10: a three-hour celebration on the Festival of Arts grounds, benefitting CHOC Children’s Hospital. Wine tastings presented by Laguna Culinary Arts and vintners from regions throughout California, culinary samplings from many Laguna Beach restaurants, live entertainment, and an art exhibitare all part of the festivities planned. This event is expected to draw 1,000+ people.

“We will showcase the best-of-the-best with a four-day celebration, by bringing people together to enjoy inventive cuisine paired with superb wine offerings," saidKaryn Philippsen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Laguna Beach Visitors &Conference Bureau.

Detailed information to come at www.lagunabeachfoodies.com.

LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon will offer a three-course, prix fixe holiday menu for Thanksgiving. The unique menu features the restaurant’s signature contemporary comfort cuisine with a spin on classic holiday dishes. Highlights from the menu include: Red Kuri Squash Soup with Southern fried rock shrimp, roasted chestnut, and Fuji apple; and Pumpkin Flan with autumn fruit compote, hazelnut praline, and spiced Anglaise.

LA Market Restaurant by Kerry Simon
900 W. Olympic Boulevard,
CA-90015
(213)765-8630
www.lalivemarriott.com/LA-Live-Restaurants/LA-Market-22.html

CuisineType : American

Color them cool because the Blue Man Group is an experience not to be missed! We’re definitely feeling the energy from across the street and invite you to taste our avant-garde prix fixe theatre menu, available November 8 – 20th. Continue being a megastar after the show and swing by for a late night cocktail or a scrumptious dessert! Only $35 per person. Plus free parking! For more info: http://silvertrumpetrestaurant.com/menu/

Silver Trumpet Restaurant & Bar
3350 Avenue of the Arts,
Yes-92626
7144428593
www.silvertrumpetrestaurant.com

CuisineType : American, Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner Show, Fine Dining, Healthy

O'Neill's Bar & Grill
26772 Avery Parkway,
CA-92692
949.305.5100
arroyotrabuco.com/specials.aspx

CuisineType : American, Bar & Grill, Burgers

Monday Night Burgers and Brew.

Come in and enjoy a build-your-own Craftsman Burger and Specialty Brew every Monday Night!

$9.95 Combo

Black Light District, Halloween Event

What: Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach in partnership with Kimera invite you to the first annual Halloween event: "The Black Light District." Step inside one of Orange County's main sultry Halloween events! Attire is costume and best dress wins a grand prize! Hollywood’s hottest DJ, Kedd Cook, will be spinning all night and a specially price Halloween drink will be available to guests if they dare. A spooky supper, incorporating a Prix-Fix menu, will be available before this ghoulish event, please RSVP directly at 949. 261.1222.

VIP bottle service is available, please RSVP directly 949.261.1222.

Prix-Fix Menu Dinner: Saturday, October 29, 2011 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Event: Saturday, October 29, 2011, 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM

RSVP: http://blacklightdistrictevent.eventbrite.com/

Where: Kimera Restaurant, part of the Dining as Art family, will be transformed into a dark, black light, intimate escape. 19530 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Why: Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach has partnered with Kimera and Dining as Art in the past for several events. Between the two high-end customers that each business serves, it is only fitting to host a Halloween event that will outdo any other Orange County event. Both businesses wanted to bring a local experience to their valued customers that would kick off many more events and build a strong future partnership.

This no cover event is conveniently located off the 405 Freeway and also PCH and will be the Hottest Halloween event in Orange County.

Kimera
19530 Jamboree Rd,
CA-92612
949.261.1222
blacklightdistrictevent.eventbrite.com/

• Enjoy a special two-course prix-fixe Fall lunch menu at Bayside Restaurant now through the end of November.
• The two-course lunch menu is available daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $18.50 per person plus tax and service.
• For the starter course, guests can choose from the Autumn Salad with prosciutto, red onion, Maytag blue cheese crumbles, Anjou pear, organic grapes and pistachios, or the Soup of the Day.
• Main course options include the following:

o Chicken Panino – Chicken breast with roast tomato, pesto and mozzarella accompanied by artisan bread and an arugula salad

o Fettuccini Pasta – Slow braised ragu of Colorado lamb with peccorino Romano cheese

o House Made Potato Gnocchi – Gnocchi with Italian sausage, charred peppers, parsley and parmesan

o Cast Iron Seared Salmon (5oz) – Salmon with lemon risotto, asparagus and lemon beurre blanc

o Petit Filet Mignon (4oz) – Filet with Madagascan pepper sauce, seasonal vegetables and potato trio

• Bayside offers complimentary valet parking

DATE: October 21, 2011 through November 30, 2011

TIME: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

LOCATION: 900 Bayside Drive

Newport Beach, CA 92660

RESERVATIONS: (949) 721-1222

WEBSITE: www.BaysideRestaurant.com

All-Month-Long: California-Inspired Sangria

Combining California’s crisp seasonal fruits with its trademark wines, Napa Valley Grille will offer imbibers a special fall Crabapple Jack Sangria with Napa Valley White Wine, housemade Crabapple Brandy, and fresh, local Gala Apples and Bartlett Pears ($5 during happy hour; $8 regular menu).

NAPA VALLEY GRILLE

1100 Glendon Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90024

310.824.3322

www.napavalleygrille.com

All-Month-Long: Wine “Tag” Sale

 In another festive nod to California Wine Month, Napa Valley Grille will offer select bottles of signature Golden State wines at a special value for guests dining at the restaurant throughout the month of September. Featured selections will include Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc for $30 (regularly $46) and Paraduxx Red Blend for $86 (regularly $115).

NAPA VALLEY GRILLE

1100 Glendon Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90024

310.824.3322

www.napavalleygrille.com

Now Offering Seasonal Delights for Less. Offer valid Monday – Saturday after 5 pm.

2607 Main Street
Irvine, CA 92614
(949) 387 – 8887
www.andreisrestaurant.com